Sam Smith spends time with family and friends in the UK on Wednesday (June 3) after announcing that he can finally sing again following weeks of vocal rest.

The 23-year-old singer posted several pics to his Instagram account celebrating his new found freedom to sing and speak, including one where he compares himself to Ariel regaining her voice in The Little Mermaid.

“You truly truly truly don’t know what you got until you lose it. I have fallen in love with music all over again over this past month, and more than ever I feel so blessed to be able to sing and do what I love every day xx,” Sam added.

The ‘Stay With Me’ singer is expected to return to touring later this month. Sam also announced that he has rescheduled his previously postponed Australian tour to the end of 2015.